Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DQ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG6 1DQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG6 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Grange Avenue, 0.5km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00082860 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DQ. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 173,500

1 sales · Mean £ 173,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG6 1DQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Other theft32
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.1 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils0.3 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils0.3 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils0.4 km
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Redlands Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.8 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils0.8 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.2 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Rizouq0.2 km
  • K K's Grill0.9 km
  • New Happy Garden0.1 km
  • Sen Sushi1.0 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Al-Rehman General Store0.9 km
  • Gurungs0.9 km
  • Punjab Foods0.9 km
  • Reading Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Elmhurst Hotel0.8 km
  • Brackenhurst Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Three Tuns0.8 km
  • Up The Junction0.8 km
  • Palmer Tavern0.2 km
  • Hope & Bear1.0 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco at Crown Collonade0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • The Hub0.8 km
  • Cafe Yolk0.9 km
  • Early Cafe at Crown Colonnade0.9 km
  • Miah's Garden of Gulab0.2 km
  • O Portugues0.5 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.7 km
  • Reading2.5 km
  • Reading Station2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Palmer Park Avenue0.0 km
  • Palmer Park Avenue0.1 km
  • St Peters Road0.2 km
  • St Peters Road0.3 km
  • College Road0.4 km